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London's Secret Nuclear Bunker: Pindar

London's top-secret £126.3 million nuclear bunker, Pindar, built in the 1990s under Margaret Thatcher, can shelter 400 people and maintain Britain's communications during a nuclear attack, reflecting ongoing global security concerns.

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Delayed MND Diagnosis Leads to Deterioration and Family Hardship

A 63-year-old Grimsby man, Tony McCue, received a delayed diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) after experiencing symptoms since mid-2023, highlighting concerns about NHS care and leading to significant physical decline and financial strain on his family.

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UK Government Considers Slashing Cash ISA Allowance

The UK government is considering slashing the annual cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £4,000, sparking opposition from savings providers concerned about reduced mortgage availability and the impact on the £300 billion held in these accounts.

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Mortgage Rate Cuts and Withdrawals Amidst Inflation Rise

Nationwide and Halifax cut mortgage rates, while Santander withdraws its 3.99% five-year fix due to high demand, amidst rising inflation and speculation about future Bank of England interest rate decisions.

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Ronan's Law: Tougher Knife Sale Regulations to Curb Youth Access

Ronan's Law, spurred by the 2022 death of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, mandates retailer reporting of suspicious knife sales, increases penalties for selling to minors to up to two years in prison, and introduces a two-step online verification system to curb illegal knife sales to young people.

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UK Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Targeting Youth

A new UK government campaign using social media influencers will target under-18s to discourage vaping, following a sharp rise in youth vaping rates (20% of 11-17 year olds have tried vaping; 10% use them regularly) and concerns about long-term health impacts; a new £62m research project will invest...

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Jet2 Profit Warning Triggers Airline Sector Downturn

Jet2's profit warning, driven by rising costs including a £25 million increase due to the UK Budget's minimum wage hike and a £20 million increase due to sustainable aviation fuel mandates, caused a 10.7 percent share price drop, impacting the broader airline and market indices.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Grimsby Community Plants Hundreds of Trees to Combat Deprivation

Billy Dasein's East Marsh United (Emu) community group is planting trees in Grimsby's deprived East Marsh neighborhood, aiming to improve air quality, reduce heat, and foster community, having already planted hundreds of trees in local parks and schools, despite funding challenges.

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London Marathons Shatter Fundraising Records Amidst UK Generosity Decline

The 2024 TCS London Marathon raised a record £73.5 million for charity, bringing its total to £1.3 billion since 1981, while the Tommy's London Landmarks Half Marathon raised £14.7 million, totaling £50 million since 2018; both events faced high demand for charity entries, prompting changes to their...

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Bird Flu Outbreak in Norfolk: Seals Test Positive, 1.8 Million Birds Culled

Two dead grey seals in Norfolk tested positive for bird flu, alongside wild birds, resulting in almost 1.8 million birds being culled across England since November 5th due to 36 outbreaks, while the risk to humans remains low.

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Life on Land
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Ugandan Judge Accused of Holding Woman as Slave in UK

Ugandan High Court Judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, and Ugandan Deputy High Commissioner John Leonard Mugerwa are accused of conspiring to bring a woman to the UK from Uganda in July 2022 to work as an unpaid domestic servant in Mugambe's Oxfordshire home; police found the woman packing a bag when they arri...

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Islamophobic Assaults Surge 73% in UK, Reaching Record High in 2024

Tell MAMA reported a 73% surge in Islamophobic assaults in the UK in 2024, reaching a record 6,313 cases, exceeding previous years and marking the most dangerous time to be a Muslim in the UK according to the charity director, Iman Atta.

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